The DSS-16E 1935 Burst introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series—pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking 1935 Burst finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix. The slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone—now paired for the first time with a short 24.9" scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural warmth. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and bass response, while L.R. Baggs® Element™ electronics make it ready for the stage. With feel, character, and presence in equal measure, it’s built to command the room.

Top

Top Material: Spruce

Finish Top: Gloss

Top Color: 1935 Burst

Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe

Top Detail: None

Binding: Antique White

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: Black Polymer

Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe

Saddle: TUSQ®

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret

Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint

Back Material: Mahogany

Side Material: Mahogany

Back and Sides Finish: Satin

Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: None

Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Brace Material: Spruce

Brace Size: 5/16"

Endpiece: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 24.9"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Heelcap: Antique White

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: White

Headstock

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper

Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay

Headplate Binding Material: None

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Knob: Butterbean

Nut Material: Bone